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Sir,
Enclosure (of C.O. 13140/428 Education department, 24 JUN 87)
Hong Kong, 25th May, 1887.
I have the honour to forward an application by the Manager and Head-teacher of the Victoria English Grant-in-Aid School, for admission of pupils of that School to the competitive examinations for Government Scholarships.
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I beg to draw attention to the fact that the Manager who here suggests to throw the competition for the Government Scholarships open to all the Schools of the Colony is also at present acting as Manager for one of the three favoured schools (St. Joseph's College). I beg to point out the significant fact that he is also connected with...
The Hon: F. Stewart, LL.D.
Acting Colonial Secretary